Arsenal FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Arsenal FC vs Nottingham Forest FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The Premier League is back on Saturday, September 13th, with Arsenal hosting Nottingham Forest at the Emirates. Both sides come into the clash licking their wounds—Arsenal edged out 1-0 by champions Liverpool, while Forest endured a bruising 3-0 defeat to West Ham. With both eager to respond, the clash promises plenty of intent, especially from Forest as they look to shake off the sting of that heavy setback.

Current Standings : Arsenal’s two wins from three see them sitting third with six points, while Forest’s one win and a draw place them 10th on four points.

Head-to-Head Record: Across 16 meetings, Arsenal have dominated with 10 wins, while Forest have managed just 2, alongside 4 draws.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Arsenal FC Preview

Arteta’s men put up a brave fight in Matchweek 3 at Anfield against Liverpool despite missing Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and losing Saliba within the first five minutes of the game. 

The Gunners looked set to snatch a point, only for Dominik Szoboszlai's perfectly taken free-kick goal in the 83rd minute of the game left them shattered. With key names still missing, Arsenal’s bench will once again be under the spotlight---but against a Nottingham side in turmoil, the Gunners will fancy their chances. 

Stats that matter 

1. Arsenal had managed only one shot on target in the game against Liverpool whilst finishing with an xG of 0.49 and xGA of 0.52.
2. The goal in the Liverpool game marked the first time Arsenal’s defence had been breached in the league this season.
3. The defeat was also the first for Arsenal on the road after a string of 15 unbeaten away games. 

Team News 

The Gunners will be without six key players, including Saka and Saliba, but there’s a boost as captain Martin Ødegaard is set to return after getting valuable minutes with Norway during the international break.

Arsenal Probable XI - David Raya (GK); Jurriën Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori (Defenders); Ethan Nwaneri/Eze, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice (Midfielders); Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyökeres (Forwards). 

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Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest are reeling both on and off the pitch. A 3-0 defeat to West Ham was followed by the sacking of Nuno Espírito Santo, the man who lifted them from relegation fights to European nights after three decades. 

The decision has left fans stunned, with speculation swirling over big-name replacements such as José Mourinho and Ange Postecoglou. Amid all the uncertainty, the Tricky Trees now head into Saturday’s clash burdened with questions both on and off the pitch.

Stats that matter 

1. Nottingham managed only 3 shots on target against West Ham with an xG of 0.73 and an xGA of 2.42.
2. The Tricky Trees have now gone 11 games in a row without a clean sheet after conceding three against the Hammers in the last game.
3. Nottingham Forest have scored at least a goal in each of their last eight Premier League away games. 

Team News 

There’s still no clarity at this point of time on who’ll lead Forest against Arsenal, adding to the air of uncertainty. On the injury front, though, their only setback is Nicolas Dominguez, sidelined with a knee problem.

Nottingham Forest  Probable XI - Sels (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams (Defenders); Sangare, Anderson, Gibbs-White (Midfielders);  Hudson-Odoi, Dan Ndoye, Chris Wood (Forwards). 

ARSENAL FC vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC
Winning Prediction

Arsenal have faced criticism for Arteta’s cautious approach, but against a Forest side struggling at the back, he’s expected to adopt a more attacking setup than the defensive three-midfielder system used versus Liverpool. Goals and full points are the aim for the Gunners. 

Meanwhile, despite their current turmoil, the Tricky Trees will look to protect their unbeaten away run and snatch a point if they can. The hosts head in as clear favourites, backed by the odds—Arsenal are tipped at 1.40 to take Saturday’s clash, while Forest sit distant at 8.60, with a draw also slated at 5.12.

Arsenal to Win (1-0)

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